INFT News & Updates

Spring 2015 Computer Assessment

Liberty University strives for each student to attain technological proficiency and thus requires that all students complete a technology competency requirement.

Students must either pass the Computer Assessment OR complete Information Technology 110

Computer Assessment Information

There is a one-time fee of $15 for the Computer Assessment (will be charged to your Student Account).

The computer assessment tests skills in MS Office 2013 and is taken in four separate parts:

Computer Concepts

Word

Excel

Powerpoint

The passing score for each assessment is 70%

The Computer Assessment must be taken during your first semester at Liberty (please see the schedule below).

Transfer Students

Transfer students who have transferred in a course substituted for INFT 110 have satisfied the technology competency and do not need to take the assessment.

Computer Assessment Schedule

If you choose to take the Computer Assessment, it will be available online from February 20, 2015-March 6, 2015. You can access the assessment through your INFT-000 section in Blackboard and it will link you to a Pearson account.

Please note: If you do not take the assessment during this time period, you will need to take INFT 110 in the fall semester.

Skills Training

Honor Code

While taking the assessment, you may not obtain help from other individuals and the assessment must be taken on your own. We, the students, faculty, and staff of Liberty University, have a responsibility to uphold the moral and ethical standards of this institution and personally confront those who do not.

During this assessment, you may not share or obtain any information from another individual. This is considered cheating. Any student who is caught cheating will be disciplined appropriately. We strictly adhere to The Liberty Way.

Need Help

If you think you are supposed to take the INFT Assessment and do not have a Blackboard course, please contact INFT@liberty.edu

Fall 2014 Computer Assessment Update

Computer Assessment testing is now complete for the Fall 2014 semester. If you did not take the assessment, please register through ASIST for INFT 110 in the Spring or Fall 2015 semester.

If you took the Computer Assessment, please check your INFT 000 Grade Center under “Course Requirement” for the course you are required to take during the Spring or Fall 2015 semester (you will also register for the appropriate course through ASIST).

Fall 2014 Computer Assessment

Liberty University strives for each student to attain technological proficiency and thus requires that all students complete a technology competency requirement. There are two ways to do this: passing the Computer Assessment OR completing Information Technology 110 (INFT 110).

If students opt to take INFT 110, please do so by signing up in ASIST. If students opt to take the Computer Assessment, they will be scheduled by their Blackboard section.

If a student does not attempt (or pass) the Computer Assessment during their first semester at Liberty, they are required to take Information Technology 110 (INFT 110) during their first 45 hours at Liberty or first year if a transfer student. Successfully passing the Computer Assessment or passing INFT 110 will satisfy the technology competency requirement as listed on the Degree Completion Plan (DCP).

Transfer students who have transferred in a computer course that has been substituted for INFT 110 have satisfied the technology competency requirement and do not need to take further steps.

Students opting to take the Computer Assessment will be charged a one-time fee of $15 to cover the cost of the Computer Assessment software (myitlab). If a student attempts the assessment and does not pass two or three of the three assessments (below 70%), the student will need to enroll in INFT 110 and an additional course fee of $65 will be charged on their assist account when enrolled into INFT 110. The course includes an ebook. If a student attempts the assessment and does not pass just one of the three assessments, the student will need to enroll in the INFT course not passed (below 70%). One credit INFT courses will be charged an additional fee of $35 on their assist account. The one credit courses also include an ebook.

The Computer Assessment is scheduled to be administered in the Math Emporium in Green Hall during the month of September. Please check your Blackboard course list (after August 15th) for your scheduled date and time.

The assessment will be available from 6pm-8pm on your scheduled date and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (you may arrive at 5:45pm; students that arrive after 8pm will not be allowed to take the assessment)

If you have a class conflict with your scheduled time or other questions, please contact inft@liberty.edu

Spring 2014 Computer Assessment

Liberty University strives for each student to attain technological proficiency and thus requires that all students complete a technology competency requirement. There are two ways to do this: passing the Computer Assessment OR completing Information Technology 110 (INFT 110).

If students opt to take INFT 110, please do so by signing up in ASIST. If students opt to take the Computer Assessment, they will be scheduled by their BWVW 101 section. See below for schedule.

If a student does not attempt (or pass) the Computer Assessment during their first semester at Liberty, they are required to take Information Technology 110 (INFT 110) during their first 45 hours at Liberty or first year if a transfer student. Successfully passing the Computer Assessment or passing INFT 110 will satisfy the technology competency requirement as listed on the Degree Completion Plan (DCP).

Transfer students who have transferred in a computer course that has been substituted for INFT 110 have satisfied the technology competency requirement and do not need to take further steps.

Students opting to take the Computer Assessment will be charged a one-time fee of $55 to cover the cost of the Computer Assessment software (myitlab). If a student attempts the assessment but does not pass, the myitlab account can be used for INFT 110 and the student will not be charged an additional fee.

Below is the schedule for the Biblical Worldview classes to take the Computer Assessment. If the student decides to take INFT 110 they will need to do so for the Spring 2014 sessions. The Computer Assessment is scheduled to be administered in the Math Emporium in Green Hall on the following dates and times:

Computer Assessment Fall 2013

Liberty University strives for each student to attain technological proficiency and thus requires that all students complete a technology competency requirement. There are two ways to do this: passing the Computer Assessment OR completing Information Technology 110 (INFT 110).

If students opt to take INFT 110, please do so by signing up in ASIST. If students opt to take the Computer Assessment, they will be scheduled by their BWVW 101 section. See below for schedule.

If a student does not attempt (or pass) the Computer Assessment during their first semester at Liberty, they are required to take Information Technology 110 (INFT 110) during their first 45 hours at Liberty or first year if a transfer student. Successfully passing the Computer Assessment or passing INFT 110 will satisfy the technology competency requirement as listed on the Degree Completion Plan (DCP).

Transfer students who have transferred in a computer course that has been substituted for INFT 110 have satisfied the technology competency requirement and do not need to take further steps.

Students opting to take the Computer Assessment will be charged a one-time fee of $55 to cover the cost of the Computer Assessment software (myitlab). If a student attempts the assessment but does not pass, the myitlab account can be used for INFT 110 and the student will not be charged an additional fee.

Below is the schedule for the Biblical Worldview classes to take the Computer Assessment. If the student decides to take INFT 110 they will need to do so for the Spring 2014 sessions. The Computer Assessment is scheduled to be administered in the Math Emporium in Green Hall on the following dates and times:

Summer 2013 Computer Assessment

Liberty University strives for each student to attain technological proficiency and thus requires that all students complete a technology competency requirement. There are two ways to do this: passing the Computer Assessment OR completing Information Technology 110.

All new students, both freshmen and transfer (who have financially checked into Liberty), have the option to take the Computer Assessment during the Summer 2013 orientation sessions at one of the following sessions:

June 14 in Demoss Hall room 2176 at 10am and 2pm

June 28 in Demoss Hall room 2176 at 10am and 2pm

July 12 in Demoss Hall room 2186 at 10am and 2pm

July 22 in Demoss Hall room 2186 at 10am and 2pm

If a student does not attempt (or pass) the Computer Assessment during their first semester at Liberty, they are required to take Information Technology 110 (INFT 110) during their first 45 hours at Liberty or first year if a transfer student. Successfully passing the Computer Assessment or passing INFT 110 will satisfy the technology competency requirement as listed on the Degree Completion Plan (DCP).

Transfer students who have transferred in a computer course that has been substituted for INFT 110 have satisfied the technology competency requirement and do not need to take the assessment.

Students opting to take the Computer Assessment will be charged a one-time fee of $55 to cover the cost of the Computer Assessment software (myitlab). If a student attempts the assessment but does not pass, the myitlab account can be used for INFT 110 and the student will not be charged an additional fee.

Computer Assessment Spring 2013

Liberty University strives for each student to attain technological proficiency and thus requires that all students complete a technology competency requirement. There are two ways to do this: passing the Computer Assessment OR completing Information Technology 110.

All new students, both freshmen and transfer, have the option to take the Computer Assessment during the Spring 2013 semester at one of the sessions on Monday, February 4, Tuesday, February 5 or Thursday February 7. Please arrive at 5:45 for session 1 or 6:45 for session 2 in room 3346- DeMoss Hall.

If a student does not attempt (or pass) the Computer Assessment during their first semester at Liberty, they are required to take Information Technology 110 (INFT 110) during their first 45 hours at Liberty or first year if a transfer student. Successfully passing the Computer Assessment or passing INFT 110 will satisfy the technology competency requirement as listed on the Degree Completion Plan (DCP).

Transfer students who have transferred in a computer course that has been substituted for INFT 110 have satisfied the technology competency requirement and do not need to take further steps.

Students opting to take the Computer Assessment will be charged a one-time fee of $55 to cover the cost of the Computer Assessment software (myitlab). If a student attempts the assessment but does not pass, the myitlab account can be used for INFT 110 and the student will not be charged an additional fee.

Computer Assessment Fall 2012

Liberty University strives for each student to attain technological proficiency and thus requires that all students complete a technology competency requirement. There are two ways to do this: passing the Computer Assessment OR completing Information Technology 110.

All new students, both freshmen and transfer, have the option to take the Computer Assessment during Freshman Seminar week on Wednesday, August 15 from 9 am-3 pm in the Math Emporium located in Green Hall, across from the Tolsma Indoor Track. If you cannot make this session, open labs will also be available beginning August 27 until October 18 only on Monday and Thursday nights in rooms 3346 of DeMoss Hall at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. We will not be testing October 11 due to Fall Break. Arrive 15 minutes early for each session to ensure availability.

If a student does not attempt (or pass) the Computer Assessment during their first semester at Liberty, they are required to take Information Technology 110 (INFT 110) during their first 45 hours at Liberty or first year if a transfer student. Successfully passing the Computer Assessment or passing INFT 110 will satisfy the technology competency requirement as listed on the Degree Completion Plan (DCP).

Transfer students who have transferred in a computer course that has been substituted for INFT 110 have satisfied the technology competency requirement and do not need to take further steps.

Students opting to take the Computer Assessment will be charged a one-time fee of $55 to cover the cost of the Computer Assessment software (myitlab). If a student attempts the assessment but does not pass, the myitlab account can be used for INFT 110 and the student will not be charged an additional fee.

Last Chance-Computer Assessment Post-Test!

This will be the last chance to take the computer assessment for Spring 2012

There will be 2 final times to take the computer assessment post-test for Spring 2012. Please adhere to the following dates and times for the testing. See below for information regarding the training available and the post-test.

Training / Post - Test Spring 2012

Training for the Post-test is now available on myitlab. Students should log into myitlab.com using Internet Explorer. Students should use their Liberty e-mail address, complete with @liberty.edu, as their log-in name and their Liberty ID number complete with the” L” and enough “0s” to make it nine characters for the password. Students will need to log in at myitlab.com and then click on the course content tab at the top and then click the training folders for both Information Literacy and Information Technology. Students may complete the training as many times as they wish. The more the training is completed, the better the students will do on the Post-test.

Students may take the Post-test on February 13, 16, and 20. Remember the passing score for the Post-test is 85%. Students should go to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment if they have any questions. After reading the information on the website, students may e-mail INFT@liberty.edu for additional questions.

You only need to take the assessment you did not pass.

Students making 55% - 75% on the Pre-test Students should take the Post-test

Students making 40% - 54% on the Pre-test Students may take the Post-test

Students making below 40% on the Pre-test INFT 110 is recommended

Below is the schedule for the Post-test for the Spring 2012. Students should come to DH-3346 at least 15 minutes prior to their testing time and should bring their Student ID with them. Come to one of the two sessions.

February 13, 16, 20

First session 5:45

Second session 7:15

Training is now available at myitlab.com. (Enter myitlab.com in the address bar of Internet Explorer.)

Use your FULL Liberty email address as your Login Name

Use your Student ID Number (with the L) as your password.

Click on the Spring 2012 Course, Course Content and Training (for Information Literacy and Information Technology). You can take the training as many times as you want to help you prepare for the Post-Test. The passing score for the Post-Test (both the Information Literacy and Information Technology) is 85%. Therefore, take advantage of the Training provided.